After a long run, I finally arrived at the Piaomiao Animation Game Company before ten o'clock. Seeing the company's sign on the door, I knew that this time I wouldn't get lost again... Ringing the bell... "Please come in..." A beautiful lady sitting at the front desk greeted me. "Are you here for the interview? Please follow me." On the way to the meeting room, there were young people sitting around drawing on computers or writing codes. I wondered if I would be like them one day. "You can sit here first. The boss is busy with something and will be here soon. Have a glass of water first." "Okay! Thank you..." I replied politely. After the beautiful lady left, I carefully looked at the walls of the meeting room. There were various awards hanging, all related to game development. I thought this company wasn't bad... About ten minutes later, a middle-aged man entered with a file in his hand. This should be the boss, as I heard that bosses usually have less hair, and he was just like that... "Hello, I am the head of this company. You are Mr. Chang who came for the interview, right?" "Yes! I saw your job posting online and submitted my resume." "Alright, you introduce yourself first, then I will introduce the company and discuss the salary aspect." It was my first time introducing myself during an interview, so I was a bit nervous. "My surname is Chang, you can call me Wu Heng. I majored in animation and graduated this year..." After a few seconds... The boss looked up at me: "Continue? Are you done?" "Finished. Is there anything else I need to say?" I replied. The boss seemed a bit impatient: "Then talk about your professional knowledge, briefly." "I studied animation and can independently complete animation work." "Have you won any awards?" "I won the academy award in college." Note: It was actually the superior award for animation entries. "What do you think about the future of the animation and game industry? Can you tell me?" Thinking about this question, I had never seriously thought about it before. I only remembered my childhood dream was to make comics, so I applied, but now it's an interview, so I should sound professional. "First, I like this kind of work. Moreover, animation and games are China's current sunrise industries. I believe they can make money." The boss didn't say anything, smiled, and said: "Of course, they can make money. If they couldn't, I wouldn't do this business. Next, let me briefly introduce our company's situation." "Okay!" "Our company is called Piaomiao Animation Company. You should know that, right?" "I know. It's written on the door, and I also checked it online." "Our company mainly focuses on flash game services. We are the earliest game company in Zhongshan City, founded in July 2008. And we are already on the right track and developing rapidly." After the boss finished speaking, I especially noticed the company. I didn't know if starting in 2008 was early, but after counting the number of employees carefully, there were exactly 10 people in the whole company, plus the boss, making 11. Could I interpret this as a "bachelor" company? The boss seemed to notice my confusion and quickly added: "Don't look at our small number of employees now, but... we are developing rapidly. Therefore, we are now recruiting various talents in animation and games, expanding our scale, creating Chinese characteristic game brands... and then going global..." The boss spoke passionately, getting more excited. I almost got "chicken skin" and couldn't wait to join him in creating Chinese characteristic game brands... and then defeating Japan and Disney. "Alright! The brief introduction is over. Do you have any questions about our company?" After half an hour, the boss finally finished his introduction. "Not really. Actually, I learned from the internet that your company is a large-scale animation and game company." "This... this... is a developing large company, currently in the development stage." The boss looked a bit embarrassed. I realized that I flattered a bit too much, saying a small temple was a big temple. "Alright, did you bring any works? Our company has strict requirements for talents. Look at these resumes, none of the previous interviewees were hired." The boss showed me a stack of resumes. "Yes! They're on my USB drive." "Then let's check out your works while I introduce you to our colleagues." The boss found a computer, glanced at my works for a moment, then put it aside, pointing to a bespectacled male colleague: "This is our game director, Director He." Director He shook hands with me: "Hello! Hello!" The boss introduced: "This is our deputy director, Deputy Director Liu." Deputy Director Liu shook hands with me: "Hello! Hello!" The boss introduced: "This is our product manager, Manager Chen." Manager Chen shook hands with me: "Hello! Hello!" The boss introduced: "This is our Flash director, Miss Huang, a strong woman." Miss Huang shook hands with me: "Hello! Hello!" At that moment, I thought, having lived for so long, it wasn't in vain. In one day, I could shake hands with so many heavyweight figures in the design field, saying hello! hello! What a great experience~~ "That... that... we've seen your works and introduced our colleagues to you. I feel like something is still missing," the boss said. "Director Liu, shouldn't Mr. Chang take a practical test? That way, we can better understand his level." "Director Huang is right. We agree. Whether capable or not, a practical test will reveal everything clearly." All the directors responded to Director Huang's suggestion. Faced with such unanimous voices, it seemed I couldn't escape their clutches today and was forced to take a practical test. The boss casually gave me a question, asking me to draw one of the animals. Originally, he wanted me to create an animation, but I declined due to the late hour, citing inconvenience for a boy to stay late at school. After all, I wasn't proficient in animation; drawing a few character images was manageable. Sitting in front of the computer, I couldn't decide which animal to draw. I thought about my dog at home, Wang Cai. Should I draw it? No, this dog doesn't listen, so I won't draw it. How about drawing a cow? No, it's hard to draw, and I haven't drawn one before. I thought of many animals but couldn't decide which one to draw. Suddenly, I remembered a cat. Yes! Why didn't I think of this good comrade, a cat? Sorry, cat, today you'll become my pen's soul... While deciding to draw a cat, I imagined its appearance and started creating. Sometimes, thinking too much about its appearance made me feel a bit nauseous, not because of anything else, but because this guy called Cat managed us quite strictly in university. Although I couldn't take revenge in university, messing with your image is fine. During the drawing process, whenever the boss came to look, I deliberately scribbled wildly to appear more like an expert. After more than an hour of drawing, a cat holding a stick was completed. It wasn't particularly good-looking, nor particularly ugly. I just felt the sooner I finished, the better. First, saying it was short because I didn't focus seriously enough. Second, if I'm not good at drawing, the longer I draw, the worse it gets. So, knowing when to stop is wise. But professionals can still judge whether you have talent and ability from your drawings. "Director Liu, I'm done. Would you please check?" "Finished so quickly?" His expression was somewhat surprised. The boss called a few directors over to my computer to see the cat I drew... "Not bad, not bad. If only it were more detailed, it would be even better. However, this cat is quite spirited. Alright, why don't you introduce your work to everyone?" The boss thought my work was insufficient and wanted me to introduce it. Luckily, I had planned it out while drawing. "This work, I wanted to draw a lecherous cat. Normally, it sleeps all the time, never catches mice, and is a powerless sick cat." I said what I wanted to say in university but didn't dare to say... "Hey! That's not right. The cat you drew looks very energetic, holding a stick. How do you explain that?" The boss was a bit confused. "Boss, let me finish. I drew the transformed version of the cat. This sick cat can actually transform." "Oh! Oh! I understand now. A transforming cat, similar to Popeye, a good idea. Not only can you draw but also tell stories, nice, nice." Judging from the boss's tone, he was quite satisfied with my absurd explanation. After the boss saw my drawing, he called me into the office, probably to discuss my salary. This was something I was completely unfamiliar with. Sure enough, as soon as I sat down, the boss opened the conversation: "After half a day of interviewing, you should have a general understanding of our company. Now let's talk about the salary issue." Frankly speaking, for a graduate without experience or ability, I truly didn't know how to negotiate. After careful consideration, I decided to answer like this: "Boss, let me put it this way. As long as it ensures I can eat and pay rent, and have a little pocket money, for us newly graduated students, it solves the problem of feeding one person and keeping the whole family from starving." "Alright... Our company does pay special attention to benefits. Rest assured. Here's what I propose: you go home first, and if everything works out, we'll give you a call. How does that sound?" "Okay, it's getting dark anyway. I'll go back earlier. Wish the boss's business grows continuously and becomes increasingly prosperous." "Good... Hopefully, we can cooperate. No need to see you off, walk slowly." The boss courteously sent me to the door, thus ending half a day of interviews. One word: tired. On the crowded bus in Zhuhai, it was difficult to find a seat. After struggling, I finally found one. Just as I sat down for a few minutes, a group of elderly people boarded the bus. As a highly educated student with noble morals, naturally, I followed Lei Feng's example and offered my precious seat. "Elderly person, please sit." I kindly invited an elderly person to sit down. The elder didn't even look at me, just sat down directly, let alone saying thank you. Although this wasn't the first time I encountered such impolite elders, I still felt a bit uncomfortable. So, I consoled myself: our post-80s generation shouldn't quarrel with those born in the 40s and 50s, as the capacity of the upgraded version must be greater than the old version, right? Don't you think so? At 8 PM, I finally returned to school. The familiar path and red-blossom trees along the school road, the youthful charm of younger female students, all these were no longer part of my scenery. As soon as Fei Shao saw me enter, he said, "Are you back?" "Duh! Am I not standing in front of you? Trouble you next time to use your brain when you speak." "Tonight someone is treating us. Will you come, Chang Wu Heng?" "Who's treating us? Didn't we just have the graduation dinner?" "Chang Wu Heng, you need to understand. The graduation dinner was public, this time it's private. In one sentence, will you come or not? It's Bing Ge from next door treating us." "Fei Shao, do you know me? What kind of person am I? How can I miss such occasions?" "Also, there are always a few people in China who eat the most and waste the most national grain. I'll leave first, see you later." After saying that, Fei Shao walked elegantly towards the food street. Looking at his huge figure, I suddenly had an unusual premonition and immediately threw down my backpack and headed towards the food street, thinking, my delicious food, take care of yourself. In front of fat people, you are always the most injured. Let me save you. When I arrived at Fat E's Food Shop, it was already crowded. It was rumored that the school's food stalls earn more than a hundred thousand yuan a year, but I still saw the fattest and bulkiest back in the crowd, undoubtedly Fei Shao and his gang. "Chang Wu Heng, come quick, come quick, we're waiting for you," Bing Ge, who was hosting, was very generous. I found a seat and noticed that the dishes on the table hadn't been served yet, thinking I came at the perfect time. However, my stomach was already starving. "Hey, Chang Wu Heng, no need to talk about other things, let's toast you two cups first," Bing Ge toasted me as soon as I sat down. I drank two cups reluctantly, Pure Life beer! Indeed, it was much better than the two-and-a-half-yuan beer I usually drink. "Chang Wu Heng, I heard you went for an interview today? Did you succeed? Tell us, how was the interview?" Before the meal even started, these people began asking me about the interview. It was understandable since none of them had ever interviewed, and I was the first one to try. "Actually, there's nothing much! Just chatting with the boss, then looking at some works, and if necessary, taking a practical test on the computer, and that's it." At this moment, a dish was served, and Fei Shao immediately picked up the chicken feet I loved most and put them in my bowl. I noticed there was one left, and I was about to pick it up... "Hey! Chang Wu Heng, don't rush to eat! Tonight, you'll have plenty to eat and drink. First, tell us what we should pay attention to during interviews, how difficult is the practical test, and what are generally tested?" "Well! Pay attention to your appearance, then the practical test generally examines your operational skills, usually running, walking, jumping, or designing a character." Just as I finished speaking, I wanted to pick up my chicken foot, but it was gone. It turned out the class leader ate it. Annoyed, there was still a piece of chicken head that I liked second best. Just as I was about to reach for it... "Chang Wu Heng, don't rush to eat! I didn't hear clearly. Does the company provide a graphics tablet? Also, what questions does the boss usually ask?" Qing Ge, who usually talks the most, chimed in. "Nonsense! Of course, there will be a graphics tablet. Even if you bring your own, no one will blame you. The boss usually won't ask if you're handsome but will inquire about your skills, that's all." Just as I finished speaking, the chicken head was gone too. I watched helplessly as it disappeared into someone's mouth. "Alright, alright, everyone stop talking and start eating. Chang Wu Heng hasn't eaten all day. We can talk later. Let's eat first." After the cat ate my chicken head, she kindly spoke a few words for me. But it seemed a bit late. I noticed that most of the dishes on the table had been swept clean, leaving only what they hadn't finished. That night, when I returned to the dormitory, I was so hungry that I went to the store and bought a pack of instant noodles. When I returned to the dormitory, I miraculously found Fei Shao not playing games but standing in front of the computer like a fool, staring blankly. "What's wrong? Not playing games?" "Don't disturb me! Let me calm down. Who knows, I might impulsively jump down from here and die." Fei Shao excitedly said he wanted to jump off the building. This was no trivial matter. If he jumped and died, that's one thing. But I worried that with his weight, if he accidentally landed on someone, the consequences would be unimaginable. Even if he didn't hit anyone and broke the floor instead, it would still waste taxpayers' money. "Could it be heartbreak? Feeling so down?" I tentatively asked Fei Shao. "Nonsense! Heartbreak is such a big deal? Besides, have you ever seen me in a relationship during all the time you've known me? Ridiculous! Stop bothering me and go away. If you keep disturbing me, I might really jump." "No... no... If you want to jump, you have to wait until I leave school. Tell me, what kind of relationship do we have? Share what makes you unhappy," seeing Fei Shao so dispirited, I felt responsible as a roommate to offer support!